Ford Contour vs. Mercury Mystique
$17,035
$16,240
Highlights
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$17,035
|
$16,240
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
22 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
170 hp
|
125 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
165 @ 4250
|
130 @ 4000
|
| Displacement |
2.5L/155
|
2.0L/123
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
170 @ 6250
|
125 @ 5500
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas I4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
22 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
8.9 qts
|
7.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 6.0 in
|
14 x 5.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 6.0 in
|
14 x 5.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/60R15
|
P185/70R14
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/60R15
|
P185/70R14
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
15 x -TBD- in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T135/80R15
|
T135/80R15
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Indep MacPherson
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Indep Quadralink
|
Indep Quadralink
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Passive Steering
|
Steering
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
39 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
15
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69 in
|
69 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Length, Overall |
185 in
|
185 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
46 in
|
46 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
34 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
25 in
|
25 in
|
| Wheelbase |
107 in
|
107 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,603 lbs
|
2,805 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
Electrical
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
130
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
590
|
590
|
Brakes
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Power
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.24 x 0.94 in
|
10.24 x 0.94 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2000 Ford Contour or the 2000 Mercury Mystique?
The 2000 Ford Contour is more reliable than the 2000 Mercury Mystique according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 3.6 for the 2000 Contour versus a reliability rating of 2.5 for the 2000 Mystique.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2000 Ford Contour or the 2000 Mercury Mystique?
The 2000 Ford Contour and the 2000 Mercury Mystique both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2000 Ford Contour or the 2000 Mercury Mystique?
The 2000 Mercury Mystique is cheaper than the 2000 Ford Contour with a $16,240 starting MSRP versus a $17,035 starting MSRP.